Mosques of Madina
Location Masjid al-Fath is situated on the Western side of the Sal' mountain, at the historical site where the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) made supplications against the confederate armies during the Battle of the Trench. His prayers were answered by Allah Ta'ala,
Mosques of Madina
Names It is called Masjid al-Ijabah because the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) supplicated to Allah Most High in this location and requested three things, two of which he was granted and the third which he was not. Historians mention that because of this, it was named
People of Madina
Amidst the proliferation of selfies and posed photographs, the Haram al-Madani unveils numerous breathtaking and profoundly moving scenes. Here, individuals immerse themselves in fervent dua, silent contemplation, Quranic recitations, and zikr, all while remaining oblivious to their surroundings. In such sacred moments, pulling out a camera or approaching someone feels
Masjid al-Nabawi
Learn about the prominent minarets of the Masjid al-Nabawi, their names and origins.
People of Madina
I came to Madina over 36 years ago after becoming Muslim at the age of 18. I am originally from Austria and became Muslim shortly after my mother embraced Islam. Coming to Saudi Arabia When the opportunity to come to Umrah was presented to us, my sister and I came.
Virtues of Madina
In the historic city of Madina one colour stands out above all others: green. This dark green colour which is deeply ingrained in the city's identity, finds its roots in the iconic Green Dome, which crowns the revered Masjid al-Nabawi. Yet, the connection between Madina and the colour
People of Madina
Abdul Bari bin Awadh bin Ali bin Muhammad Al-Thubaiti, who hails from the Otaiba tribe, was born in Mecca on July 15, 1960. Raised in Mecca, he completed his early and secondary education in the city's schools and memorized the Quran at a young age. Shaykh Abdul Bari
People of Madina
Shaykh Ahmad Talib bin Abd al-Hameed (Hameed) bin Muzaffar Khan was born in Riyadh in 1401 AH. From a young age, he was immersed in the scholarly and spiritual environment of his maternal grandfather, Shaykh Abd al-Majid bin Hasan Jabarti. Shaykh Jabarti, who was also an Imam at Masjid al-Nabawi,
Mosques of Madina
The name "Quba" originally referred to a well located in the region. Subsequently, the surrounding village adopted this name. Positioned approximately 3 kilometers south of Masjid al-Nabawi, Quba is now an integral part of the city of Madina. Upon his migration to Madina, the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless
People of Madina
My grandfather came to Madina a long time ago and I can’t remember why, but when he was offered citizenship he accepted it. At the time, it wasn’t difficult to obtain. His brother on the other hand, refused and didn’t want to lose his identity and was
People of Madina
Nawab Siddiq Hasan Khan was unique in the sense he was both a Muslim scholar who wrote a number of works in Arabic and likewise the ruler of the province of Bhopal during the British colonial era. He undertook Hajj and thereafter visited the illuminated city of Madina, he describes
People of Madina
Shaykh Abd al-Muhsin al-Qasim was born in Makkah during the time his father, a notable scholar originally from Najd, was residing there. Raised in a home steeped in knowledge and piety, he memorized the Quran at an early age. He completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies, culminating in a doctorate,